BEDLAM
VOL. 2 (Image, 2013;
Softcover)
Note:
Book actually released in 2014
Collects
Bedlam
No. 7-11 (cover dates June, 2013- January, 2014)
Writer:
Nick Spencer
Artist:
Ryan Browne
Colorist:
Jean-Paul Csuka
Can
the criminal mind every truly be rehabilitated? Can the damned ever
be really be saved, even if they do much good later on? Fillmore
Press, the mass murderer formerly known as Madder Red, is helping
police Detective Ramira Acevedo unravel the mystery of a new serial
killer in town. This one is using electronic devices to brainwash
people. Everyone. He can strike at anyone and everyone at any time,
and he does.
The
First, the armored superhero in the city of Bedlam, is featured more
prominently in this volume. I am glad that they went deeper into what
he is about, and who he is (although I won't tell you that; it would
be a dick move to spoil it for you). I suspect that he will factor
very heavily into the next arc, if and whenever it happens. I sure
hope that it does. Issue 12 hasn't even been solicited as of this
writing.
This
is really compelling, disturbing stuff. Browne's artwork has a
scratchiness to it that lends an air of uneasiness to the already
tense atmosphere. There is so much stuff being released each and
every week that it is nearly impossible to keep up with everything
going on. Like you, I can't keep up with everything no matter how
hard I try. You might have missed Bedlam. If you like serial
killer style Horror then you should give this a whirl.
Junk
Food For Thought rating: 4.5 out of 5.
The
OCD zone- Image makes good quality books, both in content and in
materials used.
DVD-style
Extras included in this book: Two pages of
sketches.
Paper
rating: 4.5 out of 5. Nice thick glossy coated stock.
Binding
rating: 4 out of 5. Perfect bound trade paperback.
Cardstock
cover coating rating: 5 out of 5. Dull matte finish coating,
somewhat resistant to scuffing. I handle my books gingerly and become
incredibly annoyed when they get scuff marks from minor handling.
It's not like I am the Samsonite gorilla or something, but this
coating leaves a lot to be desired when compared with the waxlike
lamination used by Marvel and DC on their trade paperbacks.
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